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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington VT 05201, except Sundays and holidays.
The piece argues federal income tax rises with inflation through brackets and diminished exemptions. It cites Wall Street Journal analysis and Prof. Robert Shaw noting real tax burden grows even if nominal rates stay flat, predicting possible 70 percent brackets if inflation persists.
Editor notes cautious optimism on Bennington’s economy as Cushman plant may stay open and Ben-Mont could resume production. Tax concerns loom from ownership changes, while authorities debate poll tax effects. A quote from Bernadette Devlin is cited on Northern Ireland, ending with a pointed remark about open minds. Springfield Union.
A reader objects to Vermont Senate bill S.555 proposed by Sen. Arthur Gibb. The letter argues the measure would outlaw ATVs, impose age limits, private land access permits, area and seasonal restrictions, and a $15 annual registration. It criticizes enforcement, notes exemptions for Jeeps and snowmobiles, and predicts broader reach if enacted.
A letter to John G Simson from residents of Bennington County opposes an east west highway through the Green Mountain range citing ecological damage rural land loss and disruption of wildlife. They question highway fund allocations and urge focus on mass transit in urban areas while preserving Vermont’s natural beauty.
An open letter to The Banner readers argues H 151 in the Vermont House Health and Welfare Committee would fund dental and eye care for Medicaid eligible children under 21. It seeks about 400000 dollars in state funds, matched by federal money, to prevent long term welfare costs and to align with neighboring states. The Bennington LWV and supporters urge letters to lawmakers and emphasize benefits to children's health and future productivity.
A Vermont column laments unchecked development from snowbound Skyslark to the Green Mountain state. It notes bird sightings in Seabury and praises recovery of a crippled blue jay while warning that tourism-driven growth from Oregon to Cape Cod threatens Vermont’s tranquil character. The piece urges measured, selective progress to preserve villages, countryside, and historic charm.
Editor notes a public meeting on snowmobile regulation on March 24 at 7 30 p m in the junior high auditorium, conducted by Herbert Ogden of Windsor and sponsored by the Twin State Group of the Sierra Club. A Sierra Club member urges legislators to attend while citing disturbances to owls and neighbors from snowmobiles and calls for noise and trespass controls.
Frank Mankiewicz and Tom Braden argue the SST vote reveals flawed priorities. They challenge claims about balance of payments and jobs, warn the project exports wealth to GE and Boeing, and dismiss national pride as a motive, noting risks and alternatives like rapid transit.
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